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Suspended Burials in China
A fascinating and beautiful tradition that left coffins suspended on cliff sidesThere are countless unique and fascinating burial and death traditions across the world. But one that is especially intriguing — and quite beautiful — is the practice of suspended burials. This form of “burial” was practiced by the Bo people of Hemp Pond Valley in Southwest China’s Gongxian County over five centuries ago. Unfortunately, the Bo were…
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Lawmakers Push for Right-to-Try Bills Across the Nation
These landmark decisions could change the face of healthcare for terminally ill patients“Right-to-Try” bills are sweeping the nation in 2015, as 24 states have already granted patients with life-threatening illnesses the right to seek out experimental treatments not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In October, California was on the cusp of adopting such a Right-to-Try bill. Proponents of the bill, titled Assembly Bill 159, expected…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of loveRemembering You During These Chilly December Days! It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered Madalene Rodriguez and fell “instantly, dizzyingly in love…
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Hospice Photo Stories Offer Insight into Pan-Asian World of Palliative Care
Short film ‘After Cicely’ inspires photo journals documenting hospice care across AsiaInspired by British physician and founder of the modern hospice movement, Cicely Saunders (1918-2005), the short film After Cicely explores the incorporation of palliative care into medical practices across Asia. This film inspired several photo stories that document palliative care in Mongolia, Singapore, Bangladesh and Taiwan. About a decade ago, Mongolia had no palliative care…
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Our Weekly Tip: A Circle Meditation of Flowers and Love
Gather around a special display for a unique DIY remembrance ceremonyOur Tip of the Week: Gather family and friends in an intimate circle for an uplifting circle meditation remembrance ceremony. When hearts are heavy in sorrow, joining in silence and contemplation intensely bonds all present. Hearts unfold in a deep meditative state with the inner peace of flowing love. Chimes, bells, mantras or poetry readings…
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What is Collaborative Patient-Centered Care? (Interview)
A primary care physician discusses the details of patient-centered careToday, SevenPonds spoke with Mercedes Grace Laurencin, M.D. M.P.H. about the interpersonal, social and psychological aspects of providing primary care as a physician. Her retainer medical practice, based in Santa Cruz, California, places special emphasis on accessibility issues for elderly and terminally ill patients, with a focus on holistic patient-centered care. Juniper: Your academic career began…
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“How to Heal a Grieving Heart”
A soothing book with a religious viewpointI confess I am not religious by nature, but I am open to what others embrace. Last month I was at a bookstore in Portland when I selected this book How To Heal A Grieving Heart by Doreen Virtue and James Van Praagh, in spite of its strong references to God. I was impressed by both…
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